Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

COMPASS DRIVE, PL7 5DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMPASS DRIVE, PL7 5DX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

338

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 49,300 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PL7 5DX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

PL7 5DX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £407k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 4.1% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL7 5DX is a sought-after residential area on Compass Drive, 0.8km from Newnham in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton St Mary ward and the South West Devon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL7, PL7 5DX offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £407k, up 4.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL7 5DX are sourced from Output Area E00076377 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL7 5DX. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 320,000

11 sales · Mean £ 356,540

Semi-Detached

£ 287,000

1 sales · Mean £ 287,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PL7 5DX has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences22
Other theft4
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Chaddlewood Primary School

Good389 pupils0.7 km
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Glen Park Primary School

Good410 pupils1.1 km
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Plympton Academy

Requires Improvement1096 pupils1.5 km
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Longcause Community Special School

Good116 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Peking House0.9 km
  • Plympton Grill0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth8.0 km
  • Ivybridge9.2 km
  • Devonport9.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Birchwood Gardens0.0 km
  • Furzeacre Close0.1 km
  • Compass Drive0.1 km
  • Highglen Drive0.1 km
  • Quay West Studios0.2 km